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Simplify.

Carrying your bikes to the trailhead shouldn't inspire sighs of dread ahead of a weekend about to be spent on world class singletrack. If it does, you're doing something wrong. Load your line-slaying babies onto the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack and simplify your packing routine so you can get to your destination and snag a campsite before sunset. As long as you aren't shuttling DH or freeride monsters around, the Sherpa will support two bikes, up to 40lb each, and it features a foot-actuated pivot lever that you can use to unfold the rack if your hands are full. This year, Kuat modified the design to create more space between bikes—14in—so they both have plenty of personal space to keep the peace on longer trips.

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Looks Great, Keeps Your Bike Secure

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

Kuat really knows how to design a good looking rack. That was my main reason for going with this one as I didn't want a bulkier looking ones such as the NV 2.0 or the Thule T2 Pro. Easy to install and very light for ease of removal when you don't need it. Provides plenty of clearance, with bikes on, to open the hatch of my Subaru when set in the down angle position.

Now with the bad... it really doesn't fit anything bigger than that a 47in wheelbase. Even at max wheelbase length it is a tight squeeze. With the way it is designed when you have the longer wheelbases it fits kind of wonky. Wish the front tire fold up stop was adjustable so you could play with the positioning with the bike. I think Kuat really missed it with this part.

Even with this small issue the rack was secure for more than 2000 miles in 2 months and was worry free with road trips to and from UT to CA. If you have more questions about the rack please feel free to reach out to me.

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Trunk Access w/ Push of a Lever

It's so easy to use this rack! Kuat's 2.0 improves upon all the areas of weakness of the very popular and successful 1.0, which wakes the 2.0 a friggin dream! From the front-accessible cable locking point, to the easy-to-access lever for folding up or tilting back, and collapsible wheel cages, the Sherpa 2.0 will make you very happy. Pictured here on my '09 Honda CRV.

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Kuat does it again!

I had the original Sherpa and it was the best hitch rack design that I had seen for a smaller car; the Sherpa 2.0 improves upon all of the small complaints I had with the original.

Everything folds up small enough that nothing makes contact with the back of my car anymore (rather cars as I have 2 of these racks now).

For such a light rack, it has done a great job of hauling mountain bikes, and is supremely secure. The new lever to allow the rack to lower so you can get into your rear hatch is also significantly more robust and has a very positive feel.

The lock redesign is also aces; much easier to use and access.

So far, I have zero issues with the new rack, and am absolutely floored by the quality and thought that went into this.

Answer john H.'s Question

Hey John - There is no add-on extender for the Sherpa 2.0 so it can carry 4 bikes. I would recommend you go for the NV 2.0 if you need to transport that many bikes. Feel free to contact me directly with any additional questions on Kuat or any other bike racks. - Kyle L. - Expert Gearhead